Category: Breaking news!

Gates of Hell Records and Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the co-release of the MIDNATT / OVERTURE split LP “Swedish Metal”. Both bands are newcomers in the Swedish Heavy Metal scene, and this split album collects their two debut demos, for the first time on vinyl format.

Overture (formed in 2022) is an up-and-coming, extremely talented young band from Stockholm. The power trio combines jawdropping musical virtuosity and musicianship with flawless song writing and a contagious young-and-hungry energy. Their specific blend of metal is highly recommended for fans of Scorpions, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Rising Force, Heavy Load and Silver Mountain.

Midnatt emerged from Arvika’s underground in 2022 with the “Metallisk Hetta” demo tape, a solid slab of gritty heavy metal, entirely sung in Swedish language. This raw-power trio conjures up a soundscape that can only lie behind the burning gates of Hell and that will appeal to all fans of the golden era of Swedish Heavy Metal.

Despite being two brand new bands, members in both Midnatt and Overture are no first-timers and no stranger to Metal danger: Midnatt in fact  features members from Swedish Heavy Metal monster Commando, who made quite an impression with their 2020 “Rites of Damnation” EP and their previous 2018 demo cassette. Overture members are no beginners either as they’ve been delivering the goods in bands such as Eternal Evil and Atonement (who just recently released two excellent full albums) and more.

The album will be limited to 500 copies, 250 on black vinyl and 250 on bone vinyl. An exquisite and utterly traditional layout by Turborock Productions perfectly rounds off this fantastic release. If you like your metal sharp and heavy, this split will make your day. Everyone else, cut and run!

Release date: 26 January, 2024.

“What caught my attention on World Targets In Megadeaths“, says Jawbreaker boss G.G. Sundin, “is that is not stuck in the same old grooves that most thrash metal albums coming out nowadays are. Instead Acid Force have created a fresh mix of thrash, speed and traditional heavy metal.”

World Targets In Megadeaths is out digitally as well as on all formats (vinyl, CD, cassette) today. Listen to it from a streaming platform of your choice or order the album directly from the web shop.

Jawbreaker Records and Mercenary Press are proud to announce the co-release of Razorvoid‘s new EP Terror In Time on cassette tape and digital formats.

Razorvoid was formed in 2021, generated from the members mutual passion for old school death metal, d-beat, punk and heavy metal. Since then, 7 songs have been released digitally and on a self released cassette, they played support for Kill, had a sold out debut gig together with Tøronto and now they’re unveiling the rapid thrash attack that is their new EP Terror In Time.

Terror In Time was recorded during the spring of 2023 by the band themselves. 5 songs that reek of power, thrash and dystopia. Just like the band want’s it. The EP was mixed by the legendary Tomas Skogsberg of Sunlight Studios and mastered by Frida Claeson Johansson at Svenska Grammofonstudion.

Prepare yourself for a rapid thrashing attack! Live fast, don’t take it easy!

TRACKLIST:

1. Midnight Siege
2. The Reaper
3. Nocturnal Lust
4. Terror in Time
5. Savage Messiah

Limited to 100 copies on white tape and 100 copies on black tape. Both versions come with a digital download code.

Terror in Time will be out on Friday the 13th October, 2023.

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the release of Species – To Find Deliverance on cassette tape.

Species is a technical thrash metal trio from Warsaw, Poland. Since the band’s inception in 2018 they have released an EP (The Monument of Envy) in 2019 and now their debut full-length album To Find Deliverance. Highly recommended listening for fans of Coroner, Toxik, Sadus, Xentrix, Vektor, and Death.

Limited to 50 copies on orange tape and 150 copies on blue tape. Both versions come with a digital download code.

Recorded and mixed by Igor Brzeski at Sunstorm Studio, Warsaw between January and September 2021. Mastered by Joel Grind.

Also available on CD via Awakening Records and on Vinyl LP via Ossuary Records.

Jawbreaker Records joins forces with MUSTANG from India. Mustang plays high octane Heavy Metal in the vein of the old masters and with vocals on par with the best US Metal singers from the 80s.

Jawbreaker Records will take care of the cassette edition of the debut album “Beyond Raging Thunder” – a 10 tracks long masterpiece containing high speed bangers, mid-tempo riff explosions, epic power ballads, and topped off with a outstanding cover of Judas Priest’s “Ram it Down”. Mustang surely didn’t play safe on their debut album, taking bold risks which is showcased by the vast soundscape of music covered on “Beyond Raging Thunder”.

In the words of label boss G.G. Sundin: “Speed metal furies and sing along bangers? Oh yeah! For the fans of Judas Fucking Priest, Mercyful Fate, Agent Steel and Crimson Glory? Fuck yes! Ram it Down cover!?!! Hell yeah!!”

Stay tuned for more info, and also keep a look out for the CD version out on Fighter Records and the vinyl version on Golden Core.

Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the release of Acid Blade‘s Shooting Star EP on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital formats.

Acid Blade is a powerful Heavy Metal outfit based in Dresden, Germany. After releasing their first demo independently in May 2021, Jawbreaker Records was responsible for the release of their debut album Power Dive in August 2022. The record was met with great reviews and a tour through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Denmark and Sweden followed shortly after the release.

There was no time to lose however, as Acid Blade clearly live by the motto “Strike while the iron is hot”! In April 2023 it was time to enter the studio again – this time with Jonny Astus, original drummer for the previous band incarnation Angel Blade, back behind the drum kit. This change led to the band sounding even more energized and even though the EP harkens back to their NWOBHM-inspired roots, the result still sounds fresh and exciting.

Acid Blade‘s sound remains raw and honest and the EP features four distinctive songs, each offering a different facet of the band’s sound. From the rapid Mercy of the Wind, to the epic Rise from the Grave (clocking in at almost 8 minutes) and the catchy Shooting Star and Weeping Willow, this EP has something for everyone and is sure to please all fans of their former material.

Shooting Star will be out on Friday the 13th October, 2023.

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Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the release of the new album World Targets In Megadeaths by Slovakian heavy thrashers Acid Force.

Following a brief hiatus and several lineup changes, Acid Force has returned stronger than ever. The band, now consisting of Andrej Petro on guitars and vocals, Erik Leško on guitars, Federico Petrík on drums, and Juraj Ondrejmiška on bass, has expanded their sonic palette while staying true to their roots. The resulting album is a heavy load of thrashing metal fury, heavily sprinkled with melody and traditional Heavy Metal vibes, superbly delivered with a punk-metal attitude and need for speed.

Since their formation in 2014, Acid Force have slowly been carving a niche for themselves in the underground metal scene through the Towards the Nuclear Load EP (2015) and debut full length album Atrocity for the Lust (2017). The departure of previous frontman Teodor Majerík in 2019 and the global pandemic could have spelled the band’s end, but with guitarist Andrej Petro stepping up to the microphone and the addition of Juraj Ondrejmiška on bass, Acid Force have now risen again, stronger than ever before. The recording process for World Targets In Megadeaths spanned four months of intense dedication to perfecting every detail. Acid Force poured their hearts and souls into each track, meticulously crafting a collection of songs that captures their evolution and growth as musicians. The result was enough to secure them with a record deal with Swedish label Jawbreaker Records.

“What caught my attention on World Targets In Megadeaths“, says label boss G.G. Sundin, “is that is not stuck in the same old grooves that most thrash metal albums coming out nowadays are. Instead Acid Force have created a fresh mix of thrash, speed and traditional heavy metal.”

To give a glimpse of what awaits on World Targets In Megadeaths, the first single song, Praise the Atom, has just been released, accompanied by a professionally recorded music video. The single showcases the band’s renewed energy and their ability to blend ferocious riffs, thunderous drums and powerful vocals into a compelling sonic assault. Thrashers and speed freaks alike can expect an explosive and unrelenting musical experience that will leave them hungry for more!

World Targets In Megadeaths will be out on vinyl LP, music cassette, CD, and digitally on November 3, 2023.

PRE-ORDER HERE!

Thank you Rock Knights!!! The first pressing of the Amethyst EP sold out in just 9 hours! But do not despair if you missed out. Either stay tuned for the second pressing (details to be announced soon) or get your copy through the band or a handful of selected underground distros such as Dying Victims, High Roller Records and the Mephisto store in Copenhagen, who will get their copies in a few weeks time.

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